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NEXTDC receives NABERS 5-star rating

06 February, 2019

A NABERS 5-star rating has just been awarded to the NEXTDC M1 Melbourne data centre.


International E-Waste Day promotes responsible recycling

11 October, 2018

The first International E-Waste Day will be held on 13 October to raise awareness about the responsible recycling of electronic waste.


Australian solution to lithium-ion battery recycling

17 July, 2018

A new report suggests that 3300 tonnes of lithium-ion battery waste in Australia could be managed through a new battery recycling industry.


Ricoh becomes carbon neutral

28 May, 2018

Ricoh Australia has become the first IT services company in the country to achieve carbon-neutral status.


Apple reaches 100% renewable energy milestone

10 April, 2018

Apple's power is now composed of 100% renewable energy, as part of the company's commitment to fighting climate change.


Yoogo's 100% battery electric share car fleet launched in Christchurch

16 February, 2018

The largest deployment of pure battery electric cars and pure EV car sharing model in the Southern Hemisphere has been launched by the New Zealand Prime Minister.


SA Produce Market powered by govt-funded solar microgrid

05 February, 2018

A solar microgrid is being implemented to power the South Australian Produce Market.


Electric super highway expanded in Qld

31 January, 2018

The electric super highway in Queensland is now ready, with charger stations for electric vehicles (EV) installed all the way from Coolangatta to Cairns, and from Brisbane to Toowoomba.


UNSW to use 100% solar energy

17 January, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

The university has signed with Maoneng Australia and Origin Energy to source 100% of its energy from a solar farm.


Only 20% of e-waste recycled globally, UN report finds

13 December, 2017

A new report suggests that electronic waste (e-waste) is a growing problem around the world, with 44.7 million metric tonnes generated in 2016 alone.


TechCollect calls for more responsible e-waste disposal

08 December, 2017

Businesses need to increase their recycling efforts to help reduce the amount of e-waste going into landfill, according to TechCollect.


Vic govt takes steps to remove e-waste from landfill

07 December, 2017

A new facility has been supported by the Victorian Government which will help to remove e-waste from landfill.


Australians are in the habit of e-waste hoarding

06 October, 2017

Nearly half of all Australians are not disposing of their e-waste at the expense of the environment, according to new research.


Call for public opinion on Vic's e-waste ban

05 October, 2017

The community will have an opportunity to have their say with regards to a proposed ban on e-waste from landfill waste.


Tech companies commended for sustainable packaging

31 August, 2017

Sustainable packaging initiatives have been recognised at the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation's (APCO) annual awards in Melbourne.


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